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Meryem

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Meaning

Beloved

Linguistic Origin

Turkish / Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Turkey
Graceful and timeless, the name Meryem is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Beloved', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Meryem, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Meryem, like Maryam, is the only woman named directly in the Quran, honored in Surah Maryam (19).

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Etymology

The Turkish form of Maryam (Mary), mother of the Prophet 'Isa, for whom Surah 19 is named.

Quranic Connection

Maryam is the only woman named in the Quran, and the nineteenth surah carries her name; the angel appears to her in the form of a man (19:16 and following).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Turkish-influenced Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.